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This is the Conversation Forum for Ask h2g2 << Company slogans Oh bloody hell! >> Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Researcher 173821   Posting 1 It finally happened. I always knew it would, I remember my Grandfather saying they always did, in the end. And the worst of it is that I don't think you can get the ones with the orange flanges anymore. Or the brass handles. Don't think I could live with one without brass handles I tried to make it better with some 2x4 and clout nails, but it isn't the same somehow. What shall I do? What did you do when it happened? Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by lil ~ ACE/Scout/CE/Guru ~ Auntie Giggles ~ wearing her Summer 'at! This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 Wouldn't be so bad if I knew what you were talking about, dear Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by swl - Genetically Modified This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 OK, I'll bite too. When it happened to me, I stopped doing it and got spectacles. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Researcher 173821 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 4 You got the specs attachment? Didn't think they still made that one. Or do you have the tartan underlay version? Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by swl - Genetically Modified This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 5 yes! Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by You can call me TC - Ready for Reims - June 15th? Pas de panique! A87780612 A33659210 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 6 I got the ladies' version. Much lighter and prettier colours. Mind you, it didn't help much. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Brown Eyed Girl This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 7 Obviously the clout nails wouldn't help, i tried that but it ended up ruining it. Picked up one with brass handles at a car boot though, which was better than the original. I find the mens versions sturdier than the ladies' version. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by You can call me TC - Ready for Reims - June 15th? Pas de panique! A87780612 A33659210 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 8 I was toying with idea of one of those for my husband's birthday. But I couldn't find a decent one here in Germany. The German version is clout nail resistant. They're no fun at all. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Icy North This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 9 I got one for my birthday. Harris tweed too! Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by swl - Genetically Modified This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 10 The one I inherited from my grandad outlasted the one my wife got me. You can't beat those old-time flange making skills, (but it was a bit mildewed ) Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Tabitca This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 11 its the elbow grease that makes them work better painted mine yellow and black Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Researcher 173821 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 12 ah, elbow grease you say? I'll have to try some of that. I'm surprised at the ladies version being less sturdy, I've heard they get much more use. But then they do have the extra dials on them, so I guess that evens out. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Tabitca This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 13 the flange sprocket is loose on mine any tips? Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Researcher 173821 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 14 see? I said they all do that eventually. We never listen though do we? You could try soaking it for an hour in 10w40 motor oil (pref. used) but I think that's more a fix for off-colour thumb plates. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Tabitca This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 15 i'll bash it with a spanner and see what happens Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by tyla This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 16 I find a bit of WD40 greatly inproves the performance of the thingumees. And obviously purple and green is the traditional colour-scheme. Don't you people know anything? Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Researcher 173821 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 17 Ah but where do you put the can of WD40? I tried the main belt receptacle and it really didn't seem to help. "i'll bash it with a spanner and see what happens" Really? That must mean you're..., no, wait, really? With a spanner? You must be one of the..., ah - no, you're not allowed to say are you? Hmm. Tell me, do you have any spare left-handled flying spiggots? <nudge nudge> Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Tabitca This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 18 i may be able to put my hands on some Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by Icy North This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 19 HEY! Keep your hands to yourself! Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: What to do? Posted Feb 23, 2006 by swl - Genetically Modified This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 20 *wanders in* Anyone seen my spiggots? I thought I put them down just here. *shrugs* never mind *wanders out* Read the First Reply to this Posting Conversation list Conversation list

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